Which of the following statements is true of crime statistics in the United States?
a. Governments use crime statistics to compile a list of wanted criminals.
b. State governments track crime rates and statistics for budgetary purposes.
c. A detailed report of crime statistics in the United States is published annually by the CIA.
d. The use of incarceration rates for measuring crime is prohibited due to their inaccuracies.
Answer: B
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